Capellini honored by Boys' Towns

April 10, 2008|By Linda Trischitta Staff Writer

DEERFIELD BEACH — Talk long enough with Mayor Al Capellini and the conversation will eventually turn to Italy. So it is only fitting that he will be honored as the 2008 Man of the Year at the April 25 Boys' Towns of Italy "Gran Ballo."

The event, which will also honor actor Joseph Mascolo (Days of Our Lives; The Bold and The Beautiful and scores of TV appearances) will raise funds for children from five continents who live at a residence in Rome, where they are also educated, receive help finding jobs and learn leadership and life skills.

There's also a Girls' Town of Italy. The Web site for both is www.boystown.it. Boys' Towns began 63 years ago to serve orphans after World War II.

Capellini will be recognized with a leather-framed award for his support of the organization, according to National Coordinator Janet Sguera.

"He has helped us in the past by supporting the charity at our events and by being a generous donor," Sguera said.

"It's a very nice event," said Capellini, tickled to be among past honorees celebrated by the charity's Florida Committee, including Perry Como; Steven Seagal; Joe Namath; Joe DiMaggio; and Dan Marino

Tickets are available for dinner and dancing at the Boca West Country Club: $175 per person or a table for 10 for $2,500. For information, call Sguera at 954-785-7981.